The word '变弱' describes a process of becoming less strong, powerful, or intense.
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- To become weaker, lose strength or power.
- Describes a decrease in intensity or ability.
- Used for physical, economic, or abstract concepts.
Overview
“变弱”是一个描述事物由强变弱、由盛转衰过程的常用动词。它涵盖了多种情况，从物理上的力量减退，到抽象概念如信心、影响力的下降。这个词语的核心在于“变化”和“减弱”两个方面，强调的是一种趋势或状态的改变。
“变弱”常用于描述人、物、概念、情况等的变化。它可以单独使用，也可以与表示程度或原因的副词连用，如“逐渐变弱”、“明显变弱”、“因为…而变弱”。它也可以作为谓语的一部分，后面可以接宾语，但更多时候是描述主语自身的变化。
技术与设备：如电池电量变弱，信号变弱。
“减弱”更侧重于程度上的降低，强调的是“减少”的动作或结果，可以用于更广泛的范围，包括可测量的数据。例如，“声音减弱了”，“措施的效果减弱了”。“变弱”则更强调状态的改变，从“强”到“弱”的过程。
“削弱”通常指主动地、有目的地减损对方的力量或优势，带有一定的攻击性或策略性。例如，“削弱敌人的力量”，“削弱对手的竞争力”。而“变弱”更多是自然发生或非主动的过程。
“衰弱”通常指生命力、活力或功能逐渐丧失，带有更强的负面色彩，常用于描述年老、疾病或长期消耗导致的状态，比“变弱”程度更深，更偏向于一种持续的、不可逆转的退化。
Examples
生病后，他的体力明显变弱了。
everydayAfter falling ill, his physical strength noticeably weakened.
随着科技的发展，传统手工艺的市场需求逐渐变弱。
formalWith the development of technology, the market demand for traditional handicrafts has gradually weakened.
天快黑了，风也变弱了。
informalIt's getting dark, and the wind has also weakened.
长期忽视维护导致设备性能变弱。
academicLong-term neglect of maintenance has led to a weakening of the equipment's performance.
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
身体变弱
body weakens
经济变弱
economy weakens
意志变弱
will weakens
Often Confused With
'变弱' emphasizes the process of becoming weak, while '减弱' focuses on the reduction in intensity or degree. For example, '灯光变弱了' (the light became dimmer) and '灯光减弱了' (the light intensity decreased) are similar, but '减弱' can also apply to abstract things like effects ('效果减弱了').
'衰弱' implies a more severe and often prolonged state of weakness, typically associated with aging, chronic illness, or decline. '变弱' can be a temporary or less severe state.
Grammar Patterns
How to Use It
Usage Notes
This is a common verb used in everyday conversation and writing. It is generally neutral in tone but often implies a negative development. It can be used in both spoken and written Chinese across various contexts, from personal health to economic analysis.
Common Mistakes
Learners might confuse '变弱' with '削弱', which implies an active effort to weaken something. Also, overusing '变弱' for very minor decreases might sound unnatural; consider synonyms like '减少' (decrease) or '降低' (lower) in such cases.
Tips
Focus on the Process of Decline
Remember '变弱' implies a change from a stronger state to a weaker one. Think of a fading sound or a weakening grip.
Distinguish from '削弱'
Be careful not to confuse '变弱' (natural weakening) with '削弱' (deliberately weakening something else).
Concept of Decline in Culture
In some cultures, acknowledging decline or weakness can be seen as a sign of humility or realism, rather than solely negative.
Word Origin
The word is composed of '变' (biàn), meaning 'to change' or 'to become', and '弱' (ruò), meaning 'weak'. Together, they literally mean 'to become weak'.
Cultural Context
In Chinese culture, maintaining strength and vitality is often valued. Therefore, describing something as '变弱' usually points to a less desirable situation, whether it's personal health, economic standing, or national power.
Memory Tip
Imagine a 'weak' person (弱) undergoing a 'change' (变). It's the process of becoming weak.
Frequently Asked Questions
4 questions“变弱”强调的是状态的改变，从强到弱的过程。而“减弱”更侧重于程度上的降低，指数量或强度减少，可以是主动或被动的。
“变弱”可以用在很多方面，包括人的身体、经济、自然现象、抽象概念（如信心、意志力）以及设备（如电池、信号）等。
“变弱”通常带有一定的负面含义，因为它描述的是力量或能力的减少，但在某些语境下，例如描述不好的趋势得到缓解（如“紧张局势变弱了”），也可以是中性的。
在某些语境下，“减弱”可以部分替换“变弱”，但“衰弱”和“削弱”则有更特定的含义，不完全等同。
Test Yourself
长时间的压力让他的身体状况越来越______。
这里描述身体状况因压力而下降，所以用“变弱”最合适。
哪个句子描述了“变弱”的含义？
选项B描述了风力从强到弱的变化，符合“变弱”的含义。
请用“变弱”和“信心”组成一个句子。
“信心”是“变弱”的对象，构成“主语+变弱+了+宾语”的结构。
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Summary
The word '变弱' describes a process of becoming less strong, powerful, or intense.
- To become weaker, lose strength or power.
- Describes a decrease in intensity or ability.
- Used for physical, economic, or abstract concepts.
Focus on the Process of Decline
Remember '变弱' implies a change from a stronger state to a weaker one. Think of a fading sound or a weakening grip.
Distinguish from '削弱'
Be careful not to confuse '变弱' (natural weakening) with '削弱' (deliberately weakening something else).
Concept of Decline in Culture
In some cultures, acknowledging decline or weakness can be seen as a sign of humility or realism, rather than solely negative.
Examples
4 of 4生病后，他的体力明显变弱了。
After falling ill, his physical strength noticeably weakened.
随着科技的发展，传统手工艺的市场需求逐渐变弱。
With the development of technology, the market demand for traditional handicrafts has gradually weakened.
天快黑了，风也变弱了。
It's getting dark, and the wind has also weakened.
长期忽视维护导致设备性能变弱。
Long-term neglect of maintenance has led to a weakening of the equipment's performance.
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